Just got back from Bratislava yesterday,16/1/12 where we stayed 5 nights at City Hostel. It was too long a stay. 3 days will be just good as the town is very small but beautiful. It is just one hour by train to Vienna for just 11 euros. We went for the day and got to the centre then the hop on hop off bus. It is 2 hrs and 40 mins from Hungary (for a cost of 17.50 euros) but we did not have time to go there as I fell and hurt myself, The name hostel is very misleading, as it is just a one star hotel. After checking in, I asked where the kitchen is and there was none of course. Hostel bookers advertise the amenities as 24 hour coffee at reception. When I inquired they said no but you can get hot water. I did not take my traveller's kettle as I thought being a hostel we had access to a kitchen and washing machine. There was none. The rooms were very very basic, but spacious and appeared clean. For our entire stay (6days) they never cleaned the room or empty bins nor give us clean sheets., We asked and was given clean towels on the 3 day when we observed that they were never changed. You have to make your own beds.The noise at nights are from the loud mouths returnig and as the walls are paper thin, I will be awaken at least twice a night. I am still confused as to whether it is a hotel or hostel. Be aware there is no kitchen nor did they serve a breakfast even if you wanted to buy one. However, it is on the main street where there were loads of eating places. The TV only had one english channel which was CNN news. The computer broke down so we had no internet access. The bed was extremely hard and low down so if you are tall it is a nightmare getting in and out. If you are on a budget holiday and not staying long then I will recommend.It is really brilliantly located and lots of pubs, cafes, resturants nearby. the railway station is just 2 stops away. Do not use the taxis from the airport as they are extortionate. Take the number 61 bus to the last stop on that route,.Just 1 minute away as you walk around to the opposite side take the number 93. Get off at the second stop, walk towards the traffic lights and cross the road to the opposite side (the side with the presidential palace), Walk down the narrow road facing you between the hotels you come to Obchodná. Turn left continue walking until you come to the hostel on your right. We saved 22 euros by taking the bus. Always phone for a taxi do not get into them they will rip you off. The bus was only 90 cents. I hope this is helpful. Good luck if you plan a trip there,